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Associate Director of the Harvard Foundation
Harvard University · 🇺🇸 Cambridge, MA, US
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 123 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 73 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Harvard University paid sponsored hires in similar roles10 certified filings for “Research Associate” (Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary) in MA: $74k–$101k, median $91k. Most were filed at wage level II (50%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Harvard University
The US Department of Labor certified 123 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 73 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Summary: Manage assessment needs of the student body and the organization of educational, social and cultural activities. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Programming and Events • Oversee the development and implementation of an intersectional array of programs and events which account for students’ developmental needs. • Develop ongoing mechanisms for feedback from current undergraduates and from alumni to inform program development and implementation. • Share responsibility for budget oversight for programs and events. • Collaborate with campus partners and act as liaison to other DSO and College offices and programs responsible for student organization, advising, planning and events, etc. • Develop learning outcomes and collect and assess program data. • Provide programmatic leadership and administrative direction of Harvard Foundation space in Sever Hall. • Serve as administrative lead for and advisor to the First-Year International Program, a pre-orientation program for international students and U.S. students who have lived overseas. • Support Woodbridge students in their community building efforts. • In partnership with Program Manager for Military Students, provide leadership and support for military and veteran students. Residential Staff Training • Collaborate with colleagues in the C&C and Residential Life offices who advise and support C&C Proctors and Tutors in addressing emergent, sensitive issues in the residences. • Support the work to identify and coordinate additional training opportunities for Proctors and Tutors and help to foster increased collaboration between the C&C team, Harvard Foundation, and Residential staff. Supervision, Student Advising, and Organization Advising • Hire, train, and supervise undergraduate and graduate student employees. • Advise student organizations and conduct leadership development to equip them to advance their missions. • Represent student views in appropriate arenas and provide continuous feedback between students and the college administration. • Play a key role in program development that will enhance the College community’s awareness of student and community issues. • Support capacity-building for colleagues in other functional areas to ensure deeper awareness of and greater sensitivity to student needs is continually reflected through their work. Make referrals to related resources as needed. • Other duties as assigned according to the changing needs of the community. Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office setting. May be required to work nights and weekends. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs and objectives and consistent with College Policy, which requires 5 days on-site in Cambridge, MA during term time (first day of classes through commencement), with the exception of student breaks. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts . Additional details about the College policy will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment. Physical Requirements: • Sitting using near vision use for reading and computer use for extended periods of time • Lifting (approximately 20 to 30 pounds), bending, and other physical exertion Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required • Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience Additional Qualifications and Skills: • Master’s degree in higher education preferred. • Experience with stu